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− | The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items. It operates a heritage railroad | + | The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items. It operates as a heritage railroad utilizing the Great Lakes Central Railroad, offering occasional passenger excursion trains using steam locomotives: Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225, visiting engines of various sizes, and Chicago & Northwestern Railway No. 175 which is currently under restoration. |
The Steam Railroading Institute, dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroad technology, is the product of the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation Inc. For many years, the MSTRP centered on a single steam locomotive, former Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225. After 1225's retirement, the locomotive was donated to Michigan State University. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chairman Cyrus Eaton thought that the University College of Engineering ought to have a piece of real equipment to work on and convinced the MSU University Trustee Forest Akers that this was a good idea. Eaton didn't like seeing these relatively new locomotives cut up for scrap. The Dean of the College of Engineering was not convinced, so then University President John Hannah, accepted the engine as a contribution to the MSU Museum. It arrived on campus in 1957. There it sat, getting an occasional coat of paint and was opened to the public on football weekends until 1969 when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed by student rail fans who were interested in Trains and Locomotives in general. In 1970 at the suggestion of Randy Paquette, they adopted the ambitious goal of restoring 1225 and using it to power excursion trains that would bring passengers to football games at the university. After toiling away at the locomotive for many years, the Michigan State University Railroad Club evolved as the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation after then MSURRC President Chuck Julian discussed the subject of how this engine would run when finished, with then University President Edgar Harden. Harden proposed that they form a 501(c)(3) that would allow the University to give the Trust the locomotive. MSU had no interest in running a steam locomotive. The MSTRP started its corporate run in July 1979. Harden kept his promise and had the University donate the locomotive to this new organization. | The Steam Railroading Institute, dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroad technology, is the product of the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation Inc. For many years, the MSTRP centered on a single steam locomotive, former Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225. After 1225's retirement, the locomotive was donated to Michigan State University. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chairman Cyrus Eaton thought that the University College of Engineering ought to have a piece of real equipment to work on and convinced the MSU University Trustee Forest Akers that this was a good idea. Eaton didn't like seeing these relatively new locomotives cut up for scrap. The Dean of the College of Engineering was not convinced, so then University President John Hannah, accepted the engine as a contribution to the MSU Museum. It arrived on campus in 1957. There it sat, getting an occasional coat of paint and was opened to the public on football weekends until 1969 when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed by student rail fans who were interested in Trains and Locomotives in general. In 1970 at the suggestion of Randy Paquette, they adopted the ambitious goal of restoring 1225 and using it to power excursion trains that would bring passengers to football games at the university. After toiling away at the locomotive for many years, the Michigan State University Railroad Club evolved as the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation after then MSURRC President Chuck Julian discussed the subject of how this engine would run when finished, with then University President Edgar Harden. Harden proposed that they form a 501(c)(3) that would allow the University to give the Trust the locomotive. MSU had no interest in running a steam locomotive. The MSTRP started its corporate run in July 1979. Harden kept his promise and had the University donate the locomotive to this new organization. | ||
− | In the past | + | In the past fourty-five years the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and its Steam Railroading Institute have grown tremendously, now housing two steam locomotives, a fleet of passenger cars, and numerous pieces of rolling stock. |
Situated on the site of the old Ann Arbor Railroad's steam backshop and roundhouse, the Steam Railroading Institute exhibits the intricacies of working steam locomotives. | Situated on the site of the old Ann Arbor Railroad's steam backshop and roundhouse, the Steam Railroading Institute exhibits the intricacies of working steam locomotives. | ||
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|1941 | |1941 | ||
|Ex-PM 1225. | |Ex-PM 1225. | ||
− | |In active service. Main locomotive for excursions. | + | |In active service. Main steam locomotive for excursions. |
Previously was on display at Michigan State University from 1957 to 1981. Model for locomotive in the motion picture "Polar Express." | Previously was on display at Michigan State University from 1957 to 1981. Model for locomotive in the motion picture "Polar Express." | ||
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|Ex-MPEX 57/MARC 57/KCS 766/CR 3138/PC 3138. | |Ex-MPEX 57/MARC 57/KCS 766/CR 3138/PC 3138. | ||
|Operable. Being leased by the SRI until Spring 2028 (5-year lease). | |Operable. Being leased by the SRI until Spring 2028 (5-year lease). | ||
− | + | Arrived on property in October 2022. | |
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|[https://michigansteamtrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SRI-SW1200.jpg MSTX 1155] | |[https://michigansteamtrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SRI-SW1200.jpg MSTX 1155] | ||
− | | | + | |SW1200RS |
− | | | + | |1958 |
− | |Ex-CE 1200. | + | |Ex-CE 1200/RLCX 1290/CN 1304. |
|Operable. Donated by Consumers Energy in December 2023. Not yet on property. | |Operable. Donated by Consumers Energy in December 2023. Not yet on property. | ||
− | Originally operated at Dan E. Karn Generating Plant in Essexville, MI. | + | Originally operated at Dan E. Karn Generating Plant in Essexville, MI. B/N A1373. |
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|Ex-BOMX 147/MARC 147/MTA/SEMTA 107/PRR 147 "Norristown Inn." | |Ex-BOMX 147/MARC 147/MTA/SEMTA 107/PRR 147 "Norristown Inn." | ||
|In active service. Purchased after 16-year lease from B&O Railroad Museum in 2017. | |In active service. Purchased after 16-year lease from B&O Railroad Museum in 2017. | ||
− | Leased to FWRHS for the 2022 | + | Leased to FWRHS for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons of the Indiana Rail Experience. |
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− | + | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879789 MSTX 4620] | |
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− | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879789 MSTX | + | |
|Combination Coach | |Combination Coach | ||
|1934 | |1934 | ||
|Ex-[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar32.JPG CNW 462]/CGW 462/CO 462. | |Ex-[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar32.JPG CNW 462]/CGW 462/CO 462. | ||
|Serviceable. | |Serviceable. | ||
− | Used as a concession car. | + | Used as a concession car., Renumbered to 4620 with the arrival of former Northern Pacific dining car 462. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244308 MSTX 462] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244308 MSTX 462] | ||
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|Ex-MSTX 8550/AMTK 8550/AMTK 8506/AMTK 8048/NP 1296/NP 462. | |Ex-MSTX 8550/AMTK 8550/AMTK 8506/AMTK 8048/NP 1296/NP 462. | ||
|In active service. | |In active service. | ||
− | Acquired in 2019. | + | Acquired in 2019. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680896 MSTX 575] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680896 MSTX 575] | ||
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|1956 | |1956 | ||
|Ex-AMTK 39970/ATSF 575. | |Ex-AMTK 39970/ATSF 575. | ||
− | |In active service. | + | |In active service. Acquired in 2019. |
− | Acquired in 2019. | + | Listed for sale and sold in early 2024. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879775 MSTX 580] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5879775 MSTX 580] | ||
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|1956 | |1956 | ||
|Ex-AMTK 39975/ATSF 580. | |Ex-AMTK 39975/ATSF 580. | ||
− | |In active service. | + | |In active service. Acquired in 2019. |
− | Acquired in 2019. | + | Listed for sale and sold in early 2024. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243412 MSTX 762] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243412 MSTX 762] | ||
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|Ex-TSBY 762/VIA 762/CN 762. | |Ex-TSBY 762/VIA 762/CN 762. | ||
|Purchased from TSBY in 2005. Was stored pending floor, car body repair, and design of a new interior. | |Purchased from TSBY in 2005. Was stored pending floor, car body repair, and design of a new interior. | ||
− | Being parted out and scrapped as of | + | Being parted out and scrapped as of Spring 2024. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680899 MSTX 736] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680899 MSTX 736] | ||
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|1964 | |1964 | ||
|Ex-AMTK 9936/ATSF 736. | |Ex-AMTK 9936/ATSF 736. | ||
− | |In active service. | + | |In active service. Acquired in 2019. |
− | Acquired in 2019. | + | Listed for sale and sold in early 2024. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5878930 MSTX 1363] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5878930 MSTX 1363] | ||
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|1953 | |1953 | ||
|Ex-AMTK 1363/USAX 89639. | |Ex-AMTK 1363/USAX 89639. | ||
− | |Out of service. Was used as a gift shop car. | + | |Out of service. Was used as a gift shop car. Used as storage. |
Former kitchen car, converted to a [http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar53.JPG baggage car] by Amtrak. | Former kitchen car, converted to a [http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar53.JPG baggage car] by Amtrak. | ||
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|1943 | |1943 | ||
|Ex-C&O 1615. | |Ex-C&O 1615. | ||
− | |Stored OOS | + | |Stored OOS. |
− | + | Used as storage. Privately owned by SRI member and volunteer. | |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230611 MSTX 2624] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230611 MSTX 2624] | ||
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|Ex-C&O 2624 “City of Ashland.” | |Ex-C&O 2624 “City of Ashland.” | ||
|Stored pending restoration. | |Stored pending restoration. | ||
− | Was used only for crew accommodation. | + | Was used only for crew accommodation. Proceeds from sale of RPCX 372 will help stabilize 2624. |
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|[http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680903 MSTX 5447] | |[http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5680903 MSTX 5447] | ||
|Coach | |Coach | ||
− | | | + | |1954 |
|Ex-GLC 5447/TSBY 5447/VIA 5447/CN 5447. | |Ex-GLC 5447/TSBY 5447/VIA 5447/CN 5447. | ||
− | |In active service. | + | |In active service. Rebuilt from 2022 to 2024. |
Acquired from GLC in 2019. | Acquired from GLC in 2019. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243397 MSTX 5482] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243397 MSTX 5482] | ||
|Coach | |Coach | ||
− | | | + | |1954 |
|Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796866 ADIX 5430] "Tupper Lake"/VIA 5482/CN 5482. | |Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796866 ADIX 5430] "Tupper Lake"/VIA 5482/CN 5482. | ||
− | |Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. | + | |Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Stored pending shop time. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243333 MSTX 5485] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243333 MSTX 5485] | ||
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|1954 | |1954 | ||
|Ex-ADIX 5485/VIA 5485/CN 5485. | |Ex-ADIX 5485/VIA 5485/CN 5485. | ||
− | |In active service. | + | |In active service. Called "Big Moose" by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. |
Acquired in 2022 from ADIX. | Acquired in 2022 from ADIX. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244307 MSTX 5576] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244307 MSTX 5576] | ||
|Coach | |Coach | ||
− | | | + | |1954 |
|Ex-TSBY 5576/VIA 5576/CN 5576. | |Ex-TSBY 5576/VIA 5576/CN 5576. | ||
|In active service. | |In active service. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244306 MSTX 5581] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244306 MSTX 5581] | ||
|Coach | |Coach | ||
− | | | + | |1954 |
|Ex-TSBY 5581/VIA 5581/CN 5581. | |Ex-TSBY 5581/VIA 5581/CN 5581. | ||
|In active service. | |In active service. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243405 MSTX 5600] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243405 MSTX 5600] | ||
− | | | + | |Lounge |
|1954 | |1954 | ||
− | |Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796862 ADIX 3037]/VIA | + | |Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796862 ADIX 3037]/VIA 3037/CN 5600. |
− | |Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. | + | |Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Shipped to Owosso with temporary reporting marks as MSTX 3211. |
− | To be rebuilt into | + | To be rebuilt into open-air car, #5600. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243328 MSTX 5610] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243328 MSTX 5610] | ||
|Coach | |Coach | ||
|1954 | |1954 | ||
− | |Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796857 ADIX 3211] | + | |Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5796857 ADIX 3211]/VIA 5610/CN 3211/CN 5610. |
− | |Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. | + | |Acquired Summer 2023 from ADIX. Called "Brandreth" by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Placed in service in 2024. |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244318 MSTX 5646] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244318 MSTX 5646] | ||
|Coach | |Coach | ||
− | | | + | |1954 |
|Ex-TSBY 5646/VIA 5646/CN 5646. | |Ex-TSBY 5646/VIA 5646/CN 5646. | ||
|In active service. | |In active service. | ||
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|In active service. Named "Silver Halter." | |In active service. Named "Silver Halter." | ||
Acquired in 2019. | Acquired in 2019. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[https://michigansteamtrain-com.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/449072463_1669673990475225_2861923303669051564_n-600x449.jpg PPCX 16505] | ||
+ | |Coach | ||
+ | |1953 | ||
+ | |Ex-[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1442994 PPCX 16505]/AMTK 10612/AMTK 1424/USAX 89554. | ||
+ | |Acquired via trade with FWRHS in 2024 | ||
+ | SRI plans on rebuilding car into tool car/sleeper. | ||
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|Ex-CSX/CO 31527/CO 31262. | |Ex-CSX/CO 31527/CO 31262. | ||
|Displayed. Also used for photo freights. | |Displayed. Also used for photo freights. | ||
− | + | Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS and repainted to a dual PM/C&O scheme in 2008. | |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867490 PM 72332] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867490 PM 72332] | ||
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|Ex-AA 2838. | |Ex-AA 2838. | ||
|In active service. | |In active service. | ||
− | + | Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS. 2838 was restored to “DT&I/ Compass” scheme, as it appeared in the mid-1960’s. | |
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244302 AA 2839] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6244302 AA 2839] | ||
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! Model | ! Model | ||
! Year Built | ! Year Built | ||
+ | ! History | ||
! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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|Auxiliary Power Car | |Auxiliary Power Car | ||
|1943 | |1943 | ||
− | |In active service. | + | |Ex-DM 7. |
+ | |In active service. | ||
+ | Acquired in 2004. Was previously a power car for D&M’s business-car fleet. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243337 MSTX 1701] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243337 MSTX 1701] | ||
|Tool Car | |Tool Car | ||
|1943 | |1943 | ||
− | | | + | |Ex-CO 361/PM 1701/PM 361. |
+ | |In active service. | ||
+ | Donated by Chessie System in 1985. | ||
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− | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4578844 MSTX | + | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4578844 MSTX 5112] |
|Auxiliary Water Car | |Auxiliary Water Car | ||
− | | | + | |1940's |
− | |Operational. Used as an auxiliary water car for #1225. Originally a tender from a CRIP | + | |Ex-CRIP. |
+ | |Operational. Used as an auxiliary water car for #1225. | ||
+ | Originally a tender from a CRIP 5100-series 4-8-4 steam locomotive. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230589 DT&I 15027] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5230589 DT&I 15027] | ||
|Burro Crane | |Burro Crane | ||
− | | | + | |1940's |
− | |Donated to the SRI in the 1990's by | + | |Ex-GTW 15027/DT&I 15027. |
+ | |Used for light lifting jobs at the SRI. | ||
+ | Donated to the SRI in the 1990's by GTW. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54211] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54211] | ||
|Flatcar | |Flatcar | ||
|19?? | |19?? | ||
− | |Used for storage. | + | |Ex-GTW 54211. |
+ | |Used for storage. Originally GTW boxcar. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54263] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243340 GTW 54263] | ||
|Flatcar | |Flatcar | ||
|19?? | |19?? | ||
− | |Used for storage. | + | |Ex-GTW 54263. |
+ | |Used for storage. Originally GTW boxcar. | ||
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|[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867512 GTW 584388] | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4867512 GTW 584388] | ||
|Bunk Car | |Bunk Car | ||
|192? | |192? | ||
− | | | + | |Ex-GTW 584388/GTW 58332. |
+ | |Currently used as the volunteer break room. | ||
+ | Acquired in 2007 from Bluewater NRHS. | ||
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|2-8-0 | |2-8-0 | ||
|1920 | |1920 | ||
− | |Ex- | + | |Ex-GETY 76/MSRW 76/SLSF 76/JLC&E 40. |
|Was to be restored to operation by the SRI. Sold in 2018 to the [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5583865 Oakland Railroad Museum] in Oakland, MD. | |Was to be restored to operation by the SRI. Sold in 2018 to the [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5583865 Oakland Railroad Museum] in Oakland, MD. | ||
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|Ex-AMTK 8551/AMTK 8500/AMTK 8051/CBQ 194. | |Ex-AMTK 8551/AMTK 8500/AMTK 8051/CBQ 194. | ||
|Leased from FWRHS for 2022 North Pole Express season. Named "Silver Diner." | |Leased from FWRHS for 2022 North Pole Express season. Named "Silver Diner." | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6243408 RPCX 372] | ||
+ | |Sleeper | ||
+ | |1954 | ||
+ | |Ex-RPCX 372/RBBX/AMTK 372/NP 372. | ||
+ | |Stored. Purchased in 2019. | ||
+ | Listed for sale in 2022. Sold and left property in October 2024. Proceeds from sale will go to “City of Ashland" sleeper restoration. | ||
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|[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar55.JPG BMCX 856] | |[http://www.trainweb.org/elizabeth/05polar55.JPG BMCX 856] | ||
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|Passenger Car | |Passenger Car | ||
|1942 | |1942 | ||
− | |Ex-Randolph Petroleum | + | |Ex-Randolph Petroleum Co. 1494 "Hummingbird"/Broadway Dinner Train/Amtrak 8039/ATSF 1494. |
|Only stored at the SRI. Departed the grounds in 2018. Now [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5894270 stored] in Lebanon, Ohio. | |Only stored at the SRI. Departed the grounds in 2018. Now [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5894270 stored] in Lebanon, Ohio. | ||
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|Sold in 2011 to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Stored in [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5191564 New Haven], IN. | |Sold in 2011 to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Stored in [http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5191564 New Haven], IN. | ||
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− | |[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ | + | |[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hellek23d/51847037822/in/photolist-2mZxC2d-2mZxC2t-24V9zsG-Y12BhE-WTTAph-2j7b91m-FuaoSA-FckNaR-e7p6X4-fQEhup-fQEhA6-fQEhAe-bwj9KC-bTVYBT-5m5sni-4E6Wpq-PLFyyd/ AA 2834] |
|Caboose | |Caboose | ||
|1952 | |1952 |
Latest revision as of 02:11, 2 October 2024
- ARR Reporting Marks - MSTX.
- Official Website
Contents
- 1 Steam Railroading Institute History
- 2 Steam Railroading Institute Locomotives
- 3 Steam Railroading Institute Passenger Cars
- 4 Steam Railroading Institute Freight Cars
- 5 Steam Railroading Institute Cabooses
- 6 Steam Railroading Institute Miscellaneous Equipment
- 7 Former Steam Railroading Institute Equipment
Steam Railroading Institute History
The Steam Railroading Institute is an organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historical railroad equipment and items. It operates as a heritage railroad utilizing the Great Lakes Central Railroad, offering occasional passenger excursion trains using steam locomotives: Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225, visiting engines of various sizes, and Chicago & Northwestern Railway No. 175 which is currently under restoration.
The Steam Railroading Institute, dedicated to educating the public about steam-era railroad technology, is the product of the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation Inc. For many years, the MSTRP centered on a single steam locomotive, former Pere Marquette Railway No. 1225. After 1225's retirement, the locomotive was donated to Michigan State University. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chairman Cyrus Eaton thought that the University College of Engineering ought to have a piece of real equipment to work on and convinced the MSU University Trustee Forest Akers that this was a good idea. Eaton didn't like seeing these relatively new locomotives cut up for scrap. The Dean of the College of Engineering was not convinced, so then University President John Hannah, accepted the engine as a contribution to the MSU Museum. It arrived on campus in 1957. There it sat, getting an occasional coat of paint and was opened to the public on football weekends until 1969 when a group of students took an interest in the locomotive. The Michigan State University Railroad Club was formed by student rail fans who were interested in Trains and Locomotives in general. In 1970 at the suggestion of Randy Paquette, they adopted the ambitious goal of restoring 1225 and using it to power excursion trains that would bring passengers to football games at the university. After toiling away at the locomotive for many years, the Michigan State University Railroad Club evolved as the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation after then MSURRC President Chuck Julian discussed the subject of how this engine would run when finished, with then University President Edgar Harden. Harden proposed that they form a 501(c)(3) that would allow the University to give the Trust the locomotive. MSU had no interest in running a steam locomotive. The MSTRP started its corporate run in July 1979. Harden kept his promise and had the University donate the locomotive to this new organization.
In the past fourty-five years the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and its Steam Railroading Institute have grown tremendously, now housing two steam locomotives, a fleet of passenger cars, and numerous pieces of rolling stock.
Situated on the site of the old Ann Arbor Railroad's steam backshop and roundhouse, the Steam Railroading Institute exhibits the intricacies of working steam locomotives.
The Steam Railroading Institute hosted both Train Festival 2009 and Train Expo 2014.
New Buffalo Turntable
The turntable is an original 90 foot PM turntable built in 1919 to serve the Pere Marquette railyard in New Buffalo, Michigan. It operated and served a 16 stall roundhouse for many years until Chessie System took over in 1984 and ceased operations at the New Buffalo yard. The SRI acquired the turntable and had it relocated to the site. Upon purchasing, the SRI added an additional 10 feet to the turntable to better accommodate larger rolling stock like the PM 1225. Still functioning like it did during the steam era, the turntable was used by the 1225 during its service years on the PM many times despite its short length.
SRI Visitor Center
The SRI Visitor Center is located inside a renovated freight warehouse used by the Ann Arbor Railroad. Its construction date is unclear but the foundation dates back to the 1880s. It is speculated that the original one burned down in the 1920s and the existing structure was built. Originally a creamery, the Ann Arbor used for freight storage for things like grain. Bruckman's Moving and Storage then leased the building from the railroad for storage use. The SRI purchased the building in 2004 and renovated it as their Visitor's Center containing exhibits, a model train layout, and the museum's artifact and archives collection.
Steam Railroading Institute Locomotives
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Steam Railroading Institute Passenger Cars
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Steam Railroading Institute Freight Cars
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Steam Railroading Institute Cabooses
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Steam Railroading Institute Miscellaneous Equipment
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Former Steam Railroading Institute Equipment
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